Ancient mountains, misty forests, waterfalls, a ghost town, underground caverns, and a scenic road to nowhere: welcome to the country’s most visited National Park! Hikers, sightseers, spelunkers, white-water rafting fans and waterfall enthusiasts … [Read more...] about 12 Epic Things to Do in Smoky Mountain National Park (& MASSIVE Travel Guide)
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The Best 13 Hikes in Louisville, Kentucky (A Local’s Guide)
If there are three things that make Louisville (and all of Kentucky) special, it's bourbon, horses, and beautiful forested landscapes. But people don't talk about Louisville's natural beauty enough! Like, did you know that Louisville is home to the … [Read more...] about The Best 13 Hikes in Louisville, Kentucky (A Local’s Guide)
The Perfect 10-Day Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary: Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip Guide
Red rocks, stone arches, colorful hoodoos, hidden slot canyons, and alpine forests. Utah’s five National Parks, called the Mighty 5, are spread out across the state and feature a mind-blowing range of desert and mountain ecosystems, from the … [Read more...] about The Perfect 10-Day Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary: Utah Mighty 5 Road Trip Guide
14 Epic Things to do in Yosemite National Park, California
Towering sequoias. Raging waterfalls. Soaring granite cliffs. Yosemite is one of the oldest National Parks in the country, and in our very biased opinion as Yosemite's Bay Area-based neighbors, it's also the best. And the most beautiful. But hey, … [Read more...] about 14 Epic Things to do in Yosemite National Park, California
14 Beautiful Big Sur Campgrounds: The Best Camping in Big Sur, California
Sheer cliffs. Crashing waves. Misty redwoods. Big Sur, California is a rugged stretch of stunning coastline on Highway One between Los Angeles and San Francisco, and it’s home to some of the dreamiest campsites in California! Camping in Big Sur means … [Read more...] about 14 Beautiful Big Sur Campgrounds: The Best Camping in Big Sur, California
The Ultimate Lake Tahoe Summer Guide: 12 Things to Do for the Perfect Summer at Lake Tahoe
Crystal-clear aquamarine water. Sandy beaches. Towering pine trees. Snow-capped mountains. Welcome to Lake Tahoe, California: the most stunning alpine lake in the country, all year round! Although many folks think of Lake Tahoe as a world-famous ski … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Lake Tahoe Summer Guide: 12 Things to Do for the Perfect Summer at Lake Tahoe
The Ultimate Guide to Zion & 9 Awe-Inspiring Things To Do in Zion National Park, Utah
Striped sandstone cliffs looming over a lush green valley. Turquoise lagoons tucked between soaring red walls. Millions of stars twinkling overhead. Zion National Park, meaning "heavenly city", is the oldest National Park in Utah and the most visited … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Zion & 9 Awe-Inspiring Things To Do in Zion National Park, Utah
The Best 8 Hikes Near Salt Lake City, Utah (A Local’s Guide)
Encircled by two looming mountain ranges - the Wasatch Mountains to the east and north ranges and the Oquirrh Mountains to the west - Salt Lake City is an outdoor paradise within a state full of natural beauty! Just minutes outside of the … [Read more...] about The Best 8 Hikes Near Salt Lake City, Utah (A Local’s Guide)
The 8 Best Campgrounds in Colorado
Grand mountains. Rustling plains. Towering sand dunes. Spectacular lakes. Nope, we're not talking about the entire United States: you can find absolutely all of this stunning scenery right in Colorado! From the grandeur of Rocky Mountain National … [Read more...] about The 8 Best Campgrounds in Colorado
10 Best Hikes in Southern California (a Local’s Guide)
Snow-covered mountains. Rushing waterfalls. Secluded beaches. Otherwordly desert landscapes. If this description of Southern California surprises you, it's time to head out and explore! Stretching from just north of Los Angeles all the way south … [Read more...] about 10 Best Hikes in Southern California (a Local’s Guide)
8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
The Sierra Nevadas are a rugged mountain range in eastern California containing several absolutely stunning and world-famous outdoor destinations, including Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe, the Ansel Adams Wilderness, the John Muir … [Read more...] about 8 Scenic Day Hikes in the Eastern Sierra Nevadas, California
10 Incredible Zion Hikes: a Complete Guide To Hiking in Zion National Park
Zion National Park, Utah, is freaking beautiful. It's what people are referring to when they say things like "the most amazing destinations in the United States are its National Parks." The red cliffs rising high above the green foliage elicit the … [Read more...] about 10 Incredible Zion Hikes: a Complete Guide To Hiking in Zion National Park
The Cataract Falls Hike Disaster: Hiking in the Bay Area, California
For Lia and I, "hiking" and "absolute disaster" go hand in hand. It's an unfortunate pattern that popped up over and over again during our year-long honeymoon. There was the injured wrist on the Valle de Cocora hike in Colombia. There was the … [Read more...] about The Cataract Falls Hike Disaster: Hiking in the Bay Area, California
The 8 Best Day Hikes Near Denver, Colorado (That Nobody Knows About)
Denver, Colorado is the gateway the some of the most beautiful mountain passes, winding back-country trails, and scenic vistas in the United States. And as someone who lives in California, that’s high praise. We Californians like to joke that … [Read more...] about The 8 Best Day Hikes Near Denver, Colorado (That Nobody Knows About)
8 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Ruidoso, New Mexico
Ruidoso, New Mexico is quaint little village tucked up in the Sierra Blanca Mountains. It’s an outdoor lover’s paradise in the southwest USA that not many people seem to know about - at least, not many people outside of New Mexico! Discovering the … [Read more...] about 8 Outdoorsy Things to Do in Ruidoso, New Mexico
The 24 Best Northern California Hikes (Near San Francisco Bay Area)
Northern California is a mecca for hikers and lovers of the outdoors. With everything from looming redwoods to scenic coastal views, you could hike somewhere different every weekend and never get bored! Which, for a while, is what Jeremy and I … [Read more...] about The 24 Best Northern California Hikes (Near San Francisco Bay Area)